He felt nonplussed when asked to give a presentation with no prior notice.
His excuses finally ran dry when asked to explain his absence.
Even when asked, nobody confessed to breaking the vase.
Même interrogé, personne n'a avoué avoir cassé le vase.
She went to pieces when asked to speak in front of the large audience.
His excuses disappeared into thin air when asked for proof.
She was ill at ease when asked to speak in front of the crowd.
Elle était mal à l'aise quand on lui a demandé de parler devant la foule.
He exhibited a halting demeanor when asked to share his opinion.
Il a montré une attitude incertaine quand on lui a demandé de partager son opinion.
He reacted with arrogant contempt when asked to explain his mistake.
Il a réagi de manière méprisante quand on lui a demandé d'expliquer son erreur.
John began to flounder when asked to clarify his previous statement.
John a commencé à bafouiller lorsqu'on lui a demandé de préciser sa déclaration précédente.
She looked all at sea when asked to present her findings unexpectedly.
Elle semblait désorientée quand on lui a demandé de présenter ses résultats à l'improviste.
He pointed to the taxi stand when asked where to find a cab.
Il a montré la station de taxis lorsqu'on lui a demandé où trouver un taxi.
She showed a teeny bit of resistance when asked to leave.
Elle a montré une légère résistance quand on lui a demandé de partir.
She displayed a self-assertive attitude when asked for her opinion.
Elle a fait preuve d'assurance lorsqu'on lui a demandé son avis.